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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.49, 98.55 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.49, 98.55 and 58.44 is: 80.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.49 : 98.55 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.49/98.55 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.49x = 98.55 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.49x = 5,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759.26/71.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.56

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